Emergencys

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close red sea urchin harvest in District 4. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-75000W; and amending WAC 220-340-750. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, s

Effective Date of Rule: February 16, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule opens gamefish seasons in Snoqualmie River and Tokul Creek. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-040. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that observing

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule sets the opening of commercial crab harvest season in the Makah special management area (SMA). Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-42000J and 220-340-45000B; and amending WAC 220-340-420 and 220-340-450. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of

Effective Date of Rule: February 14, 2026. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open razor clam harvest in Areas 1, 3, 4, and 5. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000T; and amending WAC 220-330-160. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, sa

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The Washington state legislature enacted SSB 5933 in 2022, which requires the office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) to implement the school seismic safety program (program) to allow districts to receive seismic funds and be eligible to receive funding from the school construction assistance program. In alignment with SSB 5933 (2022), the emergency rules establish grant funding procedures concerning the program. OSPI's curr

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule making is to adopt rules regarding how special education staff will apply to K-3 class size; physical, social, and emotional support (PSES); and the certificated instructional staff ratio compliance calculations after changes were made to the special education allocation in E2SSB 5263 (2025). The office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) will also conduct permanent rule making concerning thes

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule making is to adopt rules concerning the sale of school district real property that are in binding conditions in alignment with SSB 5412 (2025). Additionally, as provided in this same bill, the emergency rule making would address the charging of interest when districts are in binding conditions or under enhanced financial oversight for temporary interfund loan from its capital projects fund. The office of

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to amend commercial crab fishing in Puget Sound. WAC 220-340-47000J: (1) Sets the Region 1 pot limit to 30 pots per license when it opens February 6, 2026; and (2) maintains previously announced pot limits by area for Puget Sound commercial crab harvest, effective the dates listed in WAC 220-340-45500I (WSR 26-03-096). Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-47000I; and amendin

Effective Date of Rule: February 2, 2026. Purpose: The purpose of this rule making is to provide for treaty Indian fishing opportunity in the Columbia River while protecting salmon listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This rule making implements federal court orders governing Washington's relationship with treaty Indian tribes and federal law governing Washington's relationship with Oregon. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-359-020.

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close red sea urchin harvest in District 3. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-75000V; and amending WAC 220-340-750. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, s

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The health care authority (HCA) is repealing WAC 182-531-1250 Physician standby services; amending WAC 182-533-0400 Maternity care and newborn delivery, to remove references to physician standby services; and adding physician standby services to WAC 182-531-0150 Noncovered physician-related and health care professional services — General and administrative. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 182-531-1250; and amending

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule opens commercial crab season in Quinault special management area (SMA). Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-45000A; and amending WAC 220-340-450. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public he

Effective Date of Rule: January 29, 2026. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open razor clam harvest in Areas 1, 3, 4, and 5. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000S; and amending WAC 220-330-160. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, saf

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Emergency Class A listing of sunflower broomrape, Orobanche cumana , WAC 16-750-005. Orobanche cumana is known to cause major crop losses within one to two seasons and to persist in the soil for more than 50 years, once established. It is highly invasive, producing over 700,000 dust like seeds per flowering stalk that are moved with wind, water, animals, and disturbance. This pest was found for the first time in North America in Yakima Co

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The health care authority (agency) is developing rules under ESSB 5187, section 211(83), 68th legislature, 2023 regular session. This legislation directed the agency to implement a program that began on July 1, 2024, with coverage comparable to the categorically needy medicaid program for certain adults age 19 and older who: (a) Have an immigration status making them ineligible for medicaid or federal subsidies through the health benefit

Effective Date of Rule: January 27, 2026. Purpose: The department of social and health services (department) is extending emergency amendments to WAC 388-444-0030 Are able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) subject to additional work requirements and time limits to be eligible for basic food? and 388-444-0035 Who is exempt from ABAWD time limits and minimum work requirements? These amendments are necessary to implement changes in exceptions to ABAWD time limits as passed in H.R. 1, P.L. 11

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The department of social and health services (department) is extending emergency amendments to WAC 388-412-0015 General information about your food assistance allotments, 388-450-0185 What income deductions does the department allow when determining if I am eligible for food benefits and the amount of my monthly benefits?, 388-450-0190 How does the department figure my shelter cost income deduction for basic food?, 388-450-0195 Does the d

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to amend commercial crab fishing in Puget Sound. WAC 220-340-45500I: (1) Closes Region 2E to commercial crab harvest effective one hour after official sunset on January 21, 2026; and (2) opens Region 1 to commercial harvest effective 8:00 a.m., February 6, 2026. WAC 220-340-47000I: (1) Sets the opening pot limit to 35 pots per license effective February 6, 2026; and (2) sets reduced pot limits by area

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Amending WAC 388-101D-0485 Community protection—Treatment plan, and 388-101D-0490 Community protection—Client records. The department of social and health services is revising this rule due to changes in what services may be provided under a 1915c waiver. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 388-101D-0485 and 388-101D-0490. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 71A.12.030 and 71A.12.200 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency f

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to amend commercial crab fishing in Puget Sound; WAC 220-340-47000H: (1) Increases the pot limit in Region 3-2, effective immediately; and (2) sets reduced pot limits by area for Puget Sound commercial crab harvest effective the dates listed in the amended WAC 220-340-455. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-47000G; and amending WAC 220-340-470. Statutory Authority for Adop

Effective Date of Rule: January 12, 2026. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to set a limited Columbia River commercial fishery for eulachon smelt. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-358-06000J; and amending WAC 220-358-060. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the

Effective Date of Rule: January 10, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule closes white sturgeon retention in the Columbia River from John Day Dam to McNary Dam and maintains previously announced Columbia River sturgeon retention closures. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-316-01000C; and amending WAC 220-316-010. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adopt

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule adjusts the 2026 opening dates for recreational clam, mussel, and oyster harvest at Fort Flagler State Park, Indian Island County Park/Lagoon Beach, Port Townsend Ship Canal, Purdy Spit, Quilcene Boat Ramp, Penrose State Park, Shine Tidelands, and Wolfe Property State Park beaches and the 2026 opening date for oyster harvest at Point Whitney Tidelands and Point Whitney Lagoon. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order:

Effective Date of Rule: January 15, 2026. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open razor clam harvest in Areas 1, 3, 4, and 5. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000R; and amending WAC 220-330-160. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, saf

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule sets commercial crab season from Destruction Island to the United States/Canada border. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-42000I and 220-340-45000Z; and amending WAC 220-340-420 and 220-340-450. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: This emergency rule closes fishing in North Fork Nooksack River from Maple Creek to Nooksack Falls and maintains previously announced fishing closure in the Nooksack River system. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-312-04000U; and amending WAC 220-312-040. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate ado

Effective Date of Rule: January 5, 2026. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close green sea urchin harvest in Districts 3, 4, 5, and parts of 7, close red sea urchin harvest in District 5, and open red sea urchin harvest in Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-75000U; and amending WAC 220-340-750. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cau

Effective Date of Rule: December 28, 2025. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to amend commercial crab fishing in coastal waters. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-340-420, 220-340-430, and 220-340-450. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety

Effective Date of Rule: December 31, 2025. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open razor clam harvest in Areas 1, 3, 4, and 5. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000Q; and amending WAC 220-340-160. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, sa

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to amend commercial crab fishing in Puget Sound. WAC 220-340-45500H: (1) Closes the Everett Flats CSMA (WAC 220-320-120(3)) to commercial crab harvest on December 31, 2025; and (2) closes Port Angeles Harbor to commercial crab harvest due to public health decrees. WAC 220-340-47000G: (1) Increases the pot limit in Region 2E effective December 24, 2025; and (2) sets reduced pot limits by area for Puget

Effective Date of Rule: December 27, 2025. Purpose: The department of social and health services (department) is extending emergency amendments to WAC 388-418-0011 What is a mid-certification review, and do I have to complete one in order to keep receiving benefits? These amendments are necessary to comply with the approved federal waiver for the elderly simplified application project (ESAP), requiring periodic reviews every six months for the remaining months of the 36-month certification perio

Effective Date of Rule: January 1, 2026. Purpose: This emergency rule adjusts the 2026 opening dates for recreational clam, mussel, and oyster harvest at Fort Flagler State Park, Indian Island County Park/Lagoon Beach, Isthmus Beach (Indian Island County Park), Port Townsend Ship Canal, Purdy Spit, Quilcene Boat Ramp, Point Whitney Tidelands and Point Whitney Lagoon, Penrose State Park, Shine Tidelands, and Wolfe Property State Park beaches. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC

Effective Date of Rule: December 31, 2025. Purpose: The department of revenue (department) is proposing to amend WAC 458-40-540 to adjust the table of forest land values in Washington as required by RCW 84.33.140 , which requires the forest land values to be adjusted annually according to the statutory formula contained in RCW 84.33.140 (3). County assessors will use these published forest land values for property tax purposes in 2026. The department is proposing to amend WAC 458-40-660 to estab

Effective Date of Rule: December 22, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule closes commercial harvest in sea cucumber Districts 1 and 2-2. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-73000A. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or general welfare, and that ob

Effective Date of Rule: December 22, 2025. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to close green sea urchin harvest in District 1. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-75000T; and amending WAC 220-340-750. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safet

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Amend WAC 357-31-326 to add subsection (5) to allow an employer to grant up to 24 hours of leave with pay to employees who are experiencing extraordinary or severe impacts from the 2025 December atmospheric river and winter weather event referenced in Governor Bob Ferguson's Emergency Proclamation 25-07 issued on December 10, 2025. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 357-31-326. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 41.

Effective Date of Rule: January 1, 2026. Purpose: The purpose of this rule making is to provide for treaty Indian fishing opportunity in the Columbia River while protecting salmon listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This rule making implements federal court orders governing Washington's relationship with treaty Indian tribes and federal law governing Washington's relationship with Oregon. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-359-020. S

Effective Date of Rule: December 24, 2025. Purpose: This emergency rule opens recreational salmon retention and game fish catch-and-release fishing in Nisqually River. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-312-040. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety, or

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule making is to expand access to running start in alignment with 2SHB 1316 (2023) and E2SSB 5670 (2024), expand state funding for students receiving special education funding who turn 21 in alignment with SSB 5253 (2025), and clarify which students can be claimed for running start funding for the first count of a college term. Additionally, the rules provide for funding, reporting, and administration of par

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of the emergency rule making is to adopt rules to authorize full-time enrollment (FTE) funding for students enrolled in competency-based education programs identified by the state board of education as required by SB 5189 (2025). The office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) will also conduct permanent rule making concerning these rules. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: New WAC 392-121-189; and amending WA

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule making is to amend college in the high school rules in alignment with 2SSB 5048 (2023) that eliminated fees for students. This is a renewal of emergency rule filing as the office of superintendent of public instruction (OSPI) continues to conduct permanent rule making. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 392-725-325; and amending WAC 392-725-005, 392-725-015, 392-725-050, 392-725-225,

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: SHB 1325, passed in 2025, requires the department of fish and wildlife (department) to amend hunting rules concerning big game violations. WAC 220-440-260 currently cites an incorrect subsection within RCW 77.15.160 . Due to this, enforcement officers are unable to write citations and enforce this rule. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Amending WAC 220-440-260. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.055 , 77.04.0

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: Amending chapter 51-52 WAC, the adoption of the 2021 International Mechanical Code with Washington state amendments, to clarify requirements for A2L refrigerants. The changes coordinate the adopted code with the most recent ASHRAE 15, ASHRAE 15.2, ASHRAE 34, and UL 60335-2-40 standards. The majority of the changes are in chapter 11, with updates to the referenced standards in chapter 15 and coordinating changes to the definitions and the

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: To bring Big Bend Community College's (college) student conduct code (code) into compliance with United States Department of Education regulations, as altered by a federal court decision in Tennessee v. Cardona , No. 2:24-00072 (Jan. 9, 2025), vacating the 2024 Title IX final rule. In light of the court's decision, education institutions are responsible for complying with the 2020 Title IX final rule. Citation of Rules Affected by this Or

Effective Date of Rule: December 18, 2025. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to open razor clam harvest in Areas 1, 3, 4, and 5. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-330-16000P; and amending WAC 220-340-160. Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 77.04.012 , 77.04.020 , 77.12.045 , and 77.12.047 . Under RCW 34.05.350 the agency for good cause finds that immediate adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule is necessary for the preservation of the public health, sa

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The health care authority (agency) is amending these rules to expand screening and preventative services for certain sexually transmitted infections, to include HIV testing, viral hepatitis B and C, and hepatitis A/B combination vaccines, when clinically appropriate or according to nationally recognized guidelines. The agency is also including coverage for family planning-related services and supplies, defined as those services provided a

Effective Date of Rule: Immediately upon filing. Purpose: The purpose of this emergency rule is to amend commercial crab fishing in Puget Sound: WAC 220-340-45500G closes Region 2W and Subregion 3-1 to commercial crab harvest on December 9, 2025. WAC 220-340-47000F sets reduced pot limits by area for Puget Sound commercial crab harvest effective the dates listed in WAC 220-340-45500G. Citation of Rules Affected by this Order: Repealing WAC 220-340-45500F and 220-340-47000E; and amending WAC 220-